St. Mary’s forward Rachel Wilcox fixes forward Paige Indovina’s hair as they relax before the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver in Denver. The Pirates play Colorado Springs Christian School in the Championship game at 4 p.m. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)
The Pirates defeat Colorado Springs Christian School 56-34 to earn back-to-back state titles Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (Gazette photos by Christian Murdock)
St. Mary’s forward Rachel Wilcox fixes forward Paige Indovina’s hair as they relax before the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver in Denver. The Pirates play Colorado Springs Christian School in the Championship game at 4 p.m. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian freshman Elleah Hoekert (31) goes up for a shot against St. Mary’s junior Catherine Cummings (20) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver.(The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s players cheer from the sidelines during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) pulls in a rebound against Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) blocks a shot by Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) blocks a shot by Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) attracts a group of St. Mary’s defenders during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)CSCS head coach Mark Engesser coaches from the bench against St. Mary’s during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s sophomore Kacey Barta (23), left, and St. Mary’s junior Rachel Wilcox (25) cheer from the sidelines during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s head coach Mike Burkett coaches from the sidelines during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)The St. Mary’s bench cerebrates as the Pirates build their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the fourth quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s sophomore Kacey Barta (23), left, and St. Mary’s junior Rachel Wilcox (25) celebrate as the Pirates extend their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)The St. Mary’s bench cerebrates as the Pirates build their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s and Colorado Springs Christian School players pray after the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian senior Rachel Ingram (35) goes up for a shot against St. Mary’s during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) takes the ball down court against Colorado Springs Christian School during the fourth quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s players celebrate after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School in the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s senior Mackenzie Pepper (14) breaks down as the Pirates team celebrates after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School on the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s senior Mackenzie Pepper (14) breaks down as the Pirates team celebrates after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School on the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s forward Rachel Wilcox fixes forward Paige Indovina’s hair as they relax before the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver in Denver. The Pirates play Colorado Springs Christian School in the Championship game at 4 p.m. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian freshman Elleah Hoekert (31) goes up for a shot against St. Mary’s junior Catherine Cummings (20) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver.(The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s players cheer from the sidelines during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) pulls in a rebound against Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) blocks a shot by Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) blocks a shot by Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) attracts a group of St. Mary’s defenders during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)CSCS head coach Mark Engesser coaches from the bench against St. Mary’s during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s sophomore Kacey Barta (23), left, and St. Mary’s junior Rachel Wilcox (25) cheer from the sidelines during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s head coach Mike Burkett coaches from the sidelines during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)The St. Mary’s bench cerebrates as the Pirates build their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the fourth quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s sophomore Kacey Barta (23), left, and St. Mary’s junior Rachel Wilcox (25) celebrate as the Pirates extend their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)The St. Mary’s bench cerebrates as the Pirates build their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s and Colorado Springs Christian School players pray after the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian senior Rachel Ingram (35) goes up for a shot against St. Mary’s during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) takes the ball down court against Colorado Springs Christian School during the fourth quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s players celebrate after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School in the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s senior Mackenzie Pepper (14) breaks down as the Pirates team celebrates after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School on the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s senior Mackenzie Pepper (14) breaks down as the Pirates team celebrates after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School on the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)
St. Mary’s forward Rachel Wilcox fixes forward Paige Indovina’s hair as they relax before the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver in Denver. The Pirates play Colorado Springs Christian School in the Championship game at 4 p.m. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)
The Pirates defeat Colorado Springs Christian School 56-34 to earn back-to-back state titles Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (Gazette photos by Christian Murdock)
St. Mary’s forward Rachel Wilcox fixes forward Paige Indovina’s hair as they relax before the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver in Denver. The Pirates play Colorado Springs Christian School in the Championship game at 4 p.m. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian freshman Elleah Hoekert (31) goes up for a shot against St. Mary’s junior Catherine Cummings (20) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver.(The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s players cheer from the sidelines during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) pulls in a rebound against Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) blocks a shot by Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) blocks a shot by Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) attracts a group of St. Mary’s defenders during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)CSCS head coach Mark Engesser coaches from the bench against St. Mary’s during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s sophomore Kacey Barta (23), left, and St. Mary’s junior Rachel Wilcox (25) cheer from the sidelines during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s head coach Mike Burkett coaches from the sidelines during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)The St. Mary’s bench cerebrates as the Pirates build their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the fourth quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s sophomore Kacey Barta (23), left, and St. Mary’s junior Rachel Wilcox (25) celebrate as the Pirates extend their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)The St. Mary’s bench cerebrates as the Pirates build their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s and Colorado Springs Christian School players pray after the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian senior Rachel Ingram (35) goes up for a shot against St. Mary’s during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) takes the ball down court against Colorado Springs Christian School during the fourth quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s players celebrate after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School in the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s senior Mackenzie Pepper (14) breaks down as the Pirates team celebrates after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School on the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s senior Mackenzie Pepper (14) breaks down as the Pirates team celebrates after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School on the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s forward Rachel Wilcox fixes forward Paige Indovina’s hair as they relax before the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver in Denver. The Pirates play Colorado Springs Christian School in the Championship game at 4 p.m. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian freshman Elleah Hoekert (31) goes up for a shot against St. Mary’s junior Catherine Cummings (20) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver.(The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s players cheer from the sidelines during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) pulls in a rebound against Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) blocks a shot by Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the first quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) blocks a shot by Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian senior Megan Engesser (33) attracts a group of St. Mary’s defenders during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)CSCS head coach Mark Engesser coaches from the bench against St. Mary’s during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s sophomore Kacey Barta (23), left, and St. Mary’s junior Rachel Wilcox (25) cheer from the sidelines during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s head coach Mike Burkett coaches from the sidelines during the second quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game against Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)The St. Mary’s bench cerebrates as the Pirates build their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the fourth quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s sophomore Kacey Barta (23), left, and St. Mary’s junior Rachel Wilcox (25) celebrate as the Pirates extend their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)The St. Mary’s bench cerebrates as the Pirates build their lead against Colorado Springs Christian School during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s and Colorado Springs Christian School players pray after the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)Colorado Springs Christian senior Rachel Ingram (35) goes up for a shot against St. Mary’s during the third quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s junior Josephine Howery (2) takes the ball down court against Colorado Springs Christian School during the fourth quarter of the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s players celebrate after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School in the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s senior Mackenzie Pepper (14) breaks down as the Pirates team celebrates after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School on the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s senior Mackenzie Pepper (14) breaks down as the Pirates team celebrates after defeating Colorado Springs Christian School on the 3A Girls Championship game Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the University of Denver. St. Mary’s won 56-34 to win back-to-back state titles. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)St. Mary’s celebrates after winning the 3A Girls Basketball Championship Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Denver against Colorado Springs Christian School. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK THE GAZETTE)
